Psalm 42:4

Good News Translation

My heart breaks when I remember the past, when I went with the crowds to the house of God and led them as they walked along, a happy crowd, singing and shouting praise to God.

Cross References

2 Kings 18:30

And don't let him persuade you to rely on the Lord. Don't think that the Lord will save you and that he will stop our Assyrian army from capturing your city.

2 Kings 18:32

until the emperor resettles you in a country much like your own, where there are vineyards to give wine and there is grain for making bread; it is a land of olives, olive oil, and honey. If you do what he commands, you will not die, but live. Don't let Hezekiah fool you into thinking that the Lord will rescue you.

2 Chronicles 7:10

and on the following day, the twenty-third day of the seventh month, Solomon sent the people home. They were happy about all the blessings that the Lord had given to his people Israel, to David, and to Solomon.

Job 29:2

If only my life could once again be as it was when God watched over me.

Psalm 100:4

Enter the Temple gates with thanksgiving; go into its courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise him.

Psalm 115:2

Why should the nations ask us, “Where is your God?”

Psalm 122:1

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the Lord's house.”

Psalm 122:8

For the sake of my relatives and friends I say to Jerusalem, “Peace be with you!”

Psalm 55:14

We had intimate talks with each other and worshiped together in the Temple.

Psalm 62:8

Trust in God at all times, my people. Tell him all your troubles, for he is our refuge.

Psalm 79:10

Why should the nations ask us, “Where is your God?” Let us see you punish the nations for shedding the blood of your servants.

Psalm 80:6

You let the surrounding nations fight over our land; our enemies insult us.

Isaiah 30:29

But you, God's people, will be happy and sing as you do on the night of a sacred festival. You will be as happy as those who walk to the music of flutes on their way to the Temple of the Lord, the defender of Israel.

Lamentations 2:19

All through the night get up again and again to cry out to the Lord; Pour out your heart and beg him for mercy on your children— Children starving to death on every street corner!

Lamentations 4:1

Our glittering gold has grown dull; the stones of the Temple lie scattered in the streets.

Ezekiel 46:10

The prince is to come in when the people come, and leave when they leave.

Joel 2:17

The priests, serving the Lord between the altar and the entrance of the Temple, must weep and pray: “Have pity on your people, Lord. Do not let other nations despise us and mock us by saying, ‘Where is your God?’”

Nahum 1:15

Look, a messenger is coming over the mountains with good news! He is on his way to announce the victory! People of Judah, celebrate your festivals and give God what you solemnly promised him. The wicked will never invade your land again. They have been totally destroyed!

Luke 16:25

But Abraham said, ‘Remember, my son, that in your lifetime you were given all the good things, while Lazarus got all the bad things. But now he is enjoying himself here, while you are in pain.

Deuteronomy 16:11

Be joyful in the Lord's presence, together with your children, your servants, and the Levites, foreigners, orphans, and widows who live in your towns. Do this at the one place of worship.

Ruth 1:21

When I left here, I had plenty, but the Lord has brought me back without a thing. Why call me Naomi when the Lord Almighty has condemned me and sent me trouble?”